Network Engineer II - 530269

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer II supports the functionality and availability of enterprise-wide mission critical University networks by performing network engineering and under close supervision. Performs low- to moderate-complexity operational network management and maintenance tasks. Participate in network problem identification, analysis, and resolution for low- to moderate-complexity problems. Assists with strategy, planning, and design of the campus and wide-area networks. May provide guidance and training to entry-level network engineers. Supports the functionality and availability of enterprise-wide mission critical University networks by performing network engineering and administration independently or as directed. Focuses on ticket resolution, ownership of all Layer 2 switching configuration and deployment, IPAM configurations, network hardware management, inventory and surplus management.

Requirements

• Master's degree; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of network engineering experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of IT experience to include two (2) years of network engineering; OR high school diploma or GED and six (6) years of IT experience to include two (2) years of network engineering.
• Broad, in-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite, specifically relating to routing of IP packets (RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP, PIM).
• Knowledge of IP data wired and wireless networks, including architecture, configuration, LAN and WAN protocols, and network security standards.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently to complete goals.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and one (1) year of IT experience to include experience in network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security; OR bachelor's degree and three (3) years of IT experience to include experience in network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security; OR associate’s degree and five (5) years of IT experience to include experience in network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security; OR high school diploma or GED and seven (7) years of IT experience to include experience in network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security.
• CCNA certification.
• Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience with the following: Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco Catalyst switches (IOS), Cisco APs, IP address management tools, OSFP/BGP protocols, or Cisco VPN/Anyconnect.

Responsibilities

• Performs low- to moderate-complexity operational network management and maintenance tasks.
• Participate in network problem identification, analysis, and resolution for low- to moderate-complexity problems.
• Assists with strategy, planning, and design of the campus and wide-area networks.
• May provide guidance and training to entry-level network engineers.
• Ticket resolution.
• Ownership of all Layer 2 switching configuration and deployment.
• IPAM configurations.
• Network hardware management.
• Inventory and surplus management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level